“deficits” Charts
Social Security Straining the Federal Budget »
Social Security’s programs are running large and increasing cash-flow deficits, as revenues from the payroll tax and the taxation of…
Budget Deficit Primed to Grow »
The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal budget deficit will increase significantly over the next ten years. Its baseline projection…
Obama greatly understated deficits in his budget »
When President Obama released his budget in March, he projected annual deficits would remain under $600 billion. However, in a…
Obama Looks to Reduce Deficit with Massive Tax Increases »
In his FY 2015 budget, President Obama would increase spending and taxes. Despite $1.2 trillion in tax increases, the President’s…
Deficits to Return to Trillion-Dollar Levels by 2022 »
According to the Congressional Budget Office, federal deficits will reach $1 trillion within eight years. The primary culprit is out-of-control…
Heritage Blueprint for Balance vs. 2017 House Budget »
The Blueprint for Balance proposal would balance the budget in just seven years, while the House budget would not balance…